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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic G5

Portability
67 Imaging
62 Features
96 Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
Portability
74 Imaging
52 Features
66 Overall
57

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic G5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G3
  • Renewed by Panasonic G6
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic G5 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic G5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and G5 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 III was launched 7 years after the G5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-M1 III matches up versus the G5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Panasonic G5

		

		

			
 E-M1 III G5 
ReleasedFebruary 2020July 2012Newer by 93 months
Screen resolution1037k920kClearer screen (+117k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Olympus E-M1 III

		

		

			
 G5 E-M1 III 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic G5

		

		

			
 E-M1 III G5 
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 III has got outer measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G5 has specifications of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic G5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M1 III versus the G5.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic G5 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 III and G5 is 67 and 74 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic G5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 III and G5.
Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus E-M1 III to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger E-M1 III will have a benefit in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic G5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic G5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 III as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic G5 as a Portrait photography camera
77
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 features face detect autofocus
 saves RAW formats
71
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 has face detection autofocus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Street photography info
Panasonic G5 Street photography info
78
 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 comes with focus via touch
 environment proofing
 great high ISO (25,600)
66
 screen can move to multiple angles
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 provides touch focus
 does not have image stabilization
 heavier than average in class (396 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography factors
Panasonic G5 Sports photography factors
81
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 features tracking focus
 environment proofing
 comes with phase detect autofocus
51
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 has tracking autofocus
 low fps (6.0 frames/s)
 does not have image stabilization
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography information
Panasonic G5 Travel photography information
79
 environment proofing
 supports bluetooth
 comes with focus via touch
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
66
 provides touch focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 heavier than average in class (396g)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 III as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic G5 as a Landscape photography camera
81
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 no low pass filter
 great high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 environment proofing
 2 card slots
65
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 does not have image stabilization
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus E-M1 III
Vlogging with Panasonic G5
79
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect autofocus
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 does have mic support
62
 display is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 has face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does not have image stabilization
 does not have external mic support
 heavier than average in class (396g)
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic G5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic G5
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-G5
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-02-11 2012-07-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic IX Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW format    
Min enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 121 23
Cross type focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,037k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.50 m
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 580 gr (1.28 lb) 396 gr (0.87 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 618
Other
Battery life 420 pictures 320 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLH-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual 1
Retail cost $1,800 $699